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Daring to Dream: Finding the Courage to Follow Your Own Path

Success

Judy Joo started out following her parents’ plans—spending five stressful years working in finance—before changing course: Judy was the first female Iron Chef to appear on Iron Chef U.K. , Judy’s parents, who had immigrated from Korea, saw her decision to trade finance for food as risky. Negotiate like a man. were women, and 43.7%

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Coworking In A War Zone: Four Ukrainian Workspace Operators Reveal Their Experiences, And How You Can Help

Allwork

My day is primarily full of phone calls with Ukrainian and foreign media and organizations because I’m helping local initiatives sound loud worldwide… I’m also looking for different military equipment suppliers, such as vests and gas masks abroad, negotiating the lowest prices, and (connecting) them with our local volunteers.” .

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

The goal is to increase capability—whether through offering new products or services, expanding in capacity or geographically, or cross-promoting,” she says. Vet the potential partner to make sure they have solid finances and a track record as a reliable and ethical business. Does the organization share your values ?

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Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development is Important but Few Plan to Invest in Them

Office Dynamics

But only one in five ( 19 percent ) executives said their organization is likely to invest in soft skills training for accounting and finance staff in the next two years. The survey was developed by Accountemps, the world''s first and largest specialized staffing service for temporary accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals.

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How Freelancing Can Help Start Your Business

Productivity Bits

Negotiating. Freelancers, however, must negotiate price, deadlines, and other details of their jobs all the time. As a result, freelancers are masters of professional development–eager to learn and willing to abandon outdated ways. Subsequently, freelancers become skilled at self-promotion. Versatility.

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So do assistants think the role has diversified?

Practically Perfect PA

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. I find myself being a ‘Jack of all trades’, and constantly learn, which is rather exciting.” I find that now I am involved in finance, creating presentations, gathering information, assisting with Human Resources.

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Answering Reader Mail: Career Progression, Wearing Different Hats, and Realistic Expectations

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I've heard of EAs who are promoted to Operations or Facilities roles later on in their careers but at this point, I am playing both roles. If you don’t have those basics down, it’s not really something you can learn well enough to truly change the trajectory of your career in a reasonable amount of time.